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When it comes to tackling the issue of diversity (in all its forms), the Life Sciences sector has a way to go. Nevertheless, progress has been made in rectifying the widely recognised gender imbalance at the board table. Many listed entities are now able to state that close to 30% of their Directors are female,…

It sounds strange to already be looking ahead to 2020 but for many organisations, the year has flown by. Over the last 11 months, Johnson Recruitment has helped hundreds of candidates with their job searches and we are already preparing for the new year which is historically one of the busiest times of year for…

Clear, supportive and well-defined parental leave policies are crucial to ensuring gender diversity in the workplace. This study aims to illuminate some of the benefits that businesses can enjoy through authentic leave policies, as well as explore the services currently available at leading organisations. The Lawson HR Group conducted detailed research with businesses across Australia…

Unconscious bias affects every recruitment process. With more understanding of our innate prejudices, how are we able to implement strategies to mitigate its influence on hiring decisions? What is unconscious bias? Unconscious biases are prejudices we have but are unaware of. They are mental shortcuts based on social norms and stereotypes. Biases can be based…